SLOW-COOKED PIZZAIOLA MEAT LOAF

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Slow-Cooked Pizzaiola Meat Loaf image

I also like to add Italian Castelvetrano olives to the meat loaf mixture. They're bright green, very mild and fruity, and are available in the deli section of the grocery store. -Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped sweet red, yellow or green peppers
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large Nellie's Free Range Eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Italian cheese blend
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 pounds ground turkey
1 pound meat loaf mix (equal parts ground beef, pork and veal)
Pizza sauce and shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Cut three 25x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on bottom and up sides of a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, peppers and mushrooms; cook and stir until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat and cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine eggs, bread crumbs, cheese, Italian seasoning, salt and reserved cooked vegetables. Add turkey and meat loaf mix; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into a loaf; transfer to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer reads at least 160°, 4 to 5 hours. Using foil strips as handles, remove meat loaf to a platter. If desired, serve with pizza sauce and Parmesan.

There are no comments yet!